The Congestion Charge should rise by a fifth to £18, Transport for London (TfL) has proposed. On 2 January, the daily £15 fee for drivers of vehicles in central London will increase, the first ...

The congestion charge aims to cut down traffic, while the emission zone charges drive down air pollution in the capital. They are separate charges, so some drivers might have to pay them all if ...

TfL has announced plans to hike up the daily Congestion Charge for the capital’s drivers. Effective from January 2026, the charge will rise from £15 to £18 in its first increase since 2020 ...

At the moment, the congestion charge rises from £15 to £17.50 if it’s not paid by midnight on the third day of travel. Under TfL’s plans, that higher price will rise to £21.

The congestion charge zone was first introduced by Ken Livingstone in 2003 at £5 a day and was doubled in 2010, then rose again in 2014 to £11.50. The zone is one of the largest in the world ...

If the charge is not paid within 48 hours, drivers face a penalty of £180, reduced to £90 if paid within 14 days. It operates between 07:00 and 18:00 on weekdays and 12:00 and 18:00 on weekends.

The Congestion Charge should rise by a fifth to £18, Transport for London (TfL) has proposed. On 2 January, the daily £15 fee for drivers of vehicles in central London will increase, the first ...

If the charge is not paid within 48 hours, drivers face a penalty of £180, reduced to £90 if paid within 14 days. It operates between 07:00 and 18:00 on weekdays and 12:00 and 18:00 on weekends.